Ojukheon House (강릉 오죽헌) – Homepage www.gn.go.kr – Tel +82-33-660-3301 Ojukheon House was where Yi I (penname Yulgok; scholar and politician of the Joseon Period) was born. It was built during the early Joseon dynasty and was designated as a Treasure in 1963 for its historical value. Inside the house is Mongryongsil, where Yi I…
Woljeongsa Temple & Needle Fir Forest (월정사.월정사전나무숲) – Homepage www.woljeongsa.org Woljeongsa Temple, established in 643 during the Silla dynasty, is located on Odaesan Mountain. It’s renowned for its historical and cultural treasures, including an octagonal nine-story stone pagoda from the Goryeo era. A tranquil pathway, approximately 1 kilometer long, extends from Woljeongsa’s Iljumun Gate to…
Hongcheon Palbongsan Mountain (팔봉산(홍천)) – Homepage www.hongcheon.go.kr Hongcheon’s Palbongsan Mountain, reaching an elevation of 328 meters, is distinctive for its profile resembling eight peaks aligned side by side. The hiking trail predominantly features rocky sections that require careful navigation, including parts with rope-assisted climbs and steep ladders. For this ascent, essential hiking gear such as…
d.forest (강아지숲) – Homepage dforest.co.kr d.forest is the largest dog park in Korea at approximately 99,173 ㎡. It has various attractions to enjoy, together with visitor’s pet dog, including museum, walking trails, playground and more. The museum focuses on the theme of human and dogs living in harmony. The museum provides pet waiting room for…
Gangneung Coffee Street (강릉커피거리) – Homepage ggcoffeestreet.modoo.at Having gained much attention for coffee expertise through Animok Cafe Street since the 1980s, Gangneung in Gangwon State is the first local district in Korea to host a coffee festival and support coffee artisans as well as promote development of coffee related facilities and content such as coffee…
Sokcho Beach (속초해수욕장) – Homepage www.sokchotour.com Sokcho Beach opened in 1976 and is one of Korea’s representative beaches. It is close to Sokcho’s downtown, and the express bus terminal is also within walking distance, so transportation is convenient. With clear sea water, shallow depth, and a gentle slope, Sokcho Beach attracts visitors from all over…
Hwajinpo Beach (화진포해수욕장) – Homepage http://hwajinpobeach.co.kr/about/ Opened in 1973, Hwajinpo Beach is a stretch of white sand made of monazite, a fine sand made of crushed shells and rocks over tens of thousands of years. Monazite sand makes a distinct sound when stepped on and repels ants. The beach is 1.7 kilometer long, about 70…
Goseong Wanggok Village (고성왕곡마을) – Homepage http://www.wanggok.kr Goseong Wanggok Village is a traditional village located about 1.5 kilometers away from the East Sea. Its secluded location nestled among five hills has allowed the village to retain its appearance and tradition for a long time. Because of its geographic features, the village was also protected from…
Sandglass Park (모래시계공원) – Homepage opentour.gtdc.or.kr Sandglass Park is surrounded by the East Sea, mountains and Jeongdongjin 2-ri Village. Sandglass Park has pine trees, benches facing the sea, and access to Jeongdongjin Beach. At the center of the park is a giant sandglass that is set to measure one year. Sandglass Park was established in…
Hwangji Pond (황지연못) – Homepage tour.taebaek.go.kr Hwangji Pond, located in downtown Taebaek, is a source of the Nakdonggang River, flowing all the way to the Yeongnam Plain. The pond is divided into three sections: Sangji, with a diameter of 100 meters, Jungji and Haji. Although it is small in size, the pond supplies 5,000 tons…